ICSI
ICSI
ICSI
Standard IVF
Subzonal
Injection
SUZI
Results
Sperm can be retrieved in 100% of men with obstructive
azoospermia and 50% of men with non obstructive azoospermia.
Even in sertoli-cell only etc : pockets with PESA/MESA and MESE
30-40% multiple pregnancy rate (2-3 zygotes used <35 yrs female)
In 1998 in the UK
– 7937 babies born with IVF / ICSI : congenital abnormality rate almost
identical to general population 1.1 % / 1.6%
ICSI MCQ
Has a significant risk of multiple pregnancy because more than
one sperm can be accidentally injected
Has superceded partial zona dissection (PZD) and subzonal
injection (SUZI)
Is regulated by the Human Fertilization and Embryology
Authority (HFEA) after passing of the Human Fertilization and
Embryology Act in 1990
Is indicated only in male factor infertility
Has had a negative impact on the thorough treatment of
obstructive azoospermia by Urologists